The discussion focuses on calculating the line integral ∫F°ds for the vector field F(x,y) = <2xy, x² + y²> along a path defined by the unit circle in the first quadrant. A participant questioned the applicability of the equation ∫F°ds = θ2 - θ1 for this circular path. The consensus is that this equation is not applicable to the problem at hand, confirming the need for a different approach to solve the integral.
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Unart said:Homework Statement
F(x,y)=<2xy,x^2+y^2>, the path is part of the unit circle in the 1st quadrant. And I'm supposed to calculate ∫F°ds given that info
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My question is if this equation would apply to the following problem
∫F°ds=θ2-θ1
Since this is a circular equation.